What are Braces?

The Scoop on Braces

Braces are fixed orthodontic appliances that apply steady, gentle pressure to shift your teeth into their ideal positions and align your bite for a healthy, gorgeous smile. We use the SureSmile® system with all of our braces for results that are measurably better and achieved in less time.

Braces Basics

Braces rely on a system of brackets and archwires to work their magic. The brackets are bonded to the teeth. The wires are then threaded through the brackets, serving as a track to guide your teeth into place. Being the tech-savvy office we are, our braces choices have a few twists, including elastics-free, self-ligating braces and robotic customization of the wires using SureSmile®. These innovations allow for maximum precision, control and speed creating efficiency thereby shortening treatment time.

Parts of Braces

New and Improved

Braces have gotten a bad rap and we’re the first to admit that years ago, they were no picnic. Today, however, there’s no longer a stigma surrounding the treatment because changes in the design mean they’re smaller, sleeker and a lot more attractive. Even better? Our self-ligating braces and shape-memory alloy archwires apply less pressure for enhanced comfort and they work more quickly than traditional versions. For teens and adults, we can also add AcceleDent® to your braces treatment to significantly reduce discomfort even further and really speed things up.

We Have Options

While braces may have once seemed like a teenage rite of passage, with so many options available, including extremely discreet clear braces, patients of all ages can benefit from these teeth-straightening wonders. At your consultation, we’ll take diagnostic records, examine your mouth and help you decide which choice will give you the best possible results.